Training the Facilitator – Compassionate Caregivers Support Group

For Emotional Well-being Teams in Hospices  

Are you passionate about supporting caregivers of people with life-limiting illness? Join our Train the Trainer programme and gain the skills, confidence, and structure needed to deliver a Compassionate Caregivers Support Group.

The Caregivers Support Group is an evidence-informed, person-centred group programme helping caregivers to build resilience, reduce isolation, and develop self-compassion through connection, mindfulness, and creative expression.

Train the Facilitator Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the core principles of compassionate, trauma-informed group
  facilitation
• Confidently deliver all six sessions of the Compassionate Caregivers Support
  Group
• Create psychologically safe spaces that encourage openness, trust, and
  connection
• Use mindfulness and body-awareness techniques to support emotional
  regulation
• Facilitate sensitive conversations around caregiving, identity, and anticipatory
  grief
• Support participants experiencing distress with appropriate boundaries and
  responses
• Incorporate creative and reflective exercises to deepen engagement and insight
• Promote self-compassion and resilience within caregiver groups
• Manage group dynamics effectively, including diverse needs and levels of participation
• Encourage peer support and empowerment within the group setting.

This training is suitable for professionals and volunteers working within hospice emotional wellbeing services, including counsellors, social workers, family support practitioners, and trained support volunteers.

Date and time of sessions

• Wednesday 15th July from 09.30 am to 12.30 pm at The Education Department, St Elizabeth Hospice, 565 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LX

The cost of the session is £30.00 per person.

If you require an invoice use coupon code ‘invoice’.

Here at Hospice Education it is important to us that we are able include everyone with different backgrounds and make the education experience accessible for all.  If you have any special requirements or need any reasonable adjustments to be made please email [email protected] in advance of attending the training.

Parking

Parking is limited at both hospice sites so we ask that you park in accordance with the highway code as poor parking creates a reputational risk for the hospices with our neighbours .  Due to the residential location of St Helena Hospice, please take note of restricted parking areas along with overflow parking option and footpath route to the hospice. Thank you for your consideration.

Cancellation Policy

Please contact us at the earliest opportunity. We ask for at least 48 hours’ notice for the cancellation of our courses. For cancellations within 48 hours of the event, any course fee paid will be retained. Fees will also be retained if you do not attend the session on the set date. All courses are subject to change or cancellation suitable notification will be provided.

If you have any queries or require assistance with your booking please email [email protected]Add heading here